Electronics Industry Continues to Show Solid Performance Though Materials, Labor and Freight Costs Expected to Rise in 2023

IPC issues February Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain report

Per IPC’s February 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, over the next six months, manufacturers expect to see continued increase in both labor and material costs, although to a lesser extent than previously anticipated. On a positive note, backlogs are expected to decline.

EMS North America Industry Report, January 2023

IPC releases EMS industry results for January 2023

IPC announced today the January 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.35.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 1.2 Percent in January

IPC releases PCB industry results for January 2023

IPC announced today the January 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.94.

Electronics Industry Continues to Show Resiliency Despite Rising Labor Costs and Recruiting Difficulties

IPC releases January economic outlook and sentiment of the global electronics supply chain reports

According to IPC’s January Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain report, 75 percent of electronics manufacturers are experiencing rising material costs, while 74 percent indicate that labor costs are on the rise.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 1.7 Percent in December

IPC releases PCB industry results for December 2022

IPC announced today the December 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.87.

North American EMS Industry Down 2.7 Percent in December

IPC releases EMS industry results for December 2022

IPC announced today the December 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36.